Supervisor - Interconnections
Supervisor - Interconnections
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TITLE: Supervisor Interconnections
LOCATION: Rochester NY or Binghamton NY or Brewster NY
SALARY RANGE: The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location ranging from: $114332 to $142916
WORKTYPE: Office
Job Summary
The Interconnections Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of engineers and external contractors that evaluates the technical feasibility of interconnecting new distributed energy resource projects. This role involves managing the interconnection process as well as overseeing the performance of system planning studies to ensure regulatory compliance and the maintenance of a reliable electric grid. The Interconnections Supervisor will coordinate with internal engineering and project development teams as well as external regulatory bodies to ensure a smooth and efficient interconnection process.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management: Oversee the interconnection process from initial feasibility to the commencement of project ensuring that internal processes are efficient in supporting the proposed deadlines and budget constraints. Supervise consultants who provide planning services to ensure compliance with company standards specifications and contract requirements
Technical Expertise: Provide technical guidance distribution system studies including power flow analysis (voltage and thermal) and short circuit analysis to ensure the grid can reliably accommodate proposed DER projects. Support study scoping and completion of complex interconnection studies.
Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of engineers providing guidance and support to ensure their success. May serve as a department leader in absence of Interconnections Manager.
Customer Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and renewable energy developers providing clear communication and support throughout the interconnection process.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all interconnection activities comply with applicable federal state and local regulations including those related to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) as applicable.
Internal & External Coordination: Coordinate with internal teams such as system operations key accounts substation engineering transmission planning and distribution planning to promote successful project implementation. Participate and coordinate involvement in NYISO and Joint Utility working groups to ensure compliance with tariffs and procedures and identify and implement strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the interconnection process. Coordinate with Investment Planning to support cost allocation determinations when applicable.
Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve the internal interconnection process to streamline activities reduce costs and enhance customer satisfaction.
Required Qualifications
BSEE /Degree in Electrical Engineering required. Candidates from other engineering disciplines may be considered depending on relevant work experience.
5 years (Industry related experience) with the ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills.
Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning Operations and Engineering Design Construction (e.g. field experience standardization developing the business case and defending in front of stakeholders).
Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (Tariff 119 and 19 NERC NYISO etc.
Power System Studies Knowledge & Interpretation of Study Assumptions and Results (e.g. Comprehensive Area Studies Power Flow DER Voltage Contingency Power Factor Correction Short Circuit EMT Reliability Capacity etc.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively articulate complex concepts to various stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Strong preference given to applicants with advanced degrees or certifications (e.g. MSEE PE etc.
Software Proficiency Power System Analytics: (e.g. CYME ASPEN etc.
Competencies
Growth & Continuous Improvement
Initiative & Change
Focused on Results
Customer Centric (Internal and/or External)
Communication
Collaboration
Leadership (people managers/leaders)
Disclaimer (this is standard for all jobs)
AVANGRID is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. AVANGRID is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individuals sex gender gender identification gender expression race color religion national origin age ancestry genetic information medical condition physical or mental disability marital status sexual orientation military or veteran status or other characteristics or conditions protected by law.
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Job Posting End Date:
May52025Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
